Students and faculty view their small majors with a fresh perspective
By Avonlea Brown
Cedarville University Theatre students gathered together at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 24. They received an email the previous day from Professor Stacey Stratton asking them to meet for an important announcement. Anticipating the worst, the tension in the room climbed until Stratton walked in and delivered the news: The Theatre major was being condensed – the number of classes would go from 16 to 13 and an open professor position would be removed – and the April show ...
100 Years of Yellow Jackets
By Bella Agnello
James Phipps ‘68
Sometimes the works of the Lord are not easy to see until long after they have occurred.
Phipps graduated from Cedarville University in 1968. Shortly after he graduated with a degree in English and Speech, he joined Cedarville University faculty the following fall semester and served as chair of the Communications department for 36 years. He led efforts to grow the department while also teaching classes on journalism, broadcasting and storyt...
A frigid Christmas at the White’s house
By Josh Schroeder
In the biting cold outside of Steven’s Student Center, a group of students boarded a warm Cedarville van that would take them to President of Cedarville University Dr. Thomas White’s house. They were attending an event that has become a Cedarville Christmas tradition called Christmas at the White House.
This year, the frigid weather forced some changes, but Christmas at the White House has remained as festive as ever.
When students arrived, they entered ...
Get To Know Bob Lutz
By Isaiah Rubio
Cedarville University recently welcomed a new member to the family - well, kind of. Bob Lutz, a ’01 alumnus of Cedarville University, returned to fill the role of vice president of strategic initiatives. This new senior-level position focuses on working with university leaders to advance the mission, expand opportunities, and increase the ministry of Cedarville University.
“My job is unique. I work with our university leaders, primarily the president and ...
The Foreign Film Series: ‘Godzilla: Minus One’ is a triumphant roar
By Ben Konuch
“Everyone who survived the war, they deserve to have a life again.”
On the Tuesday evening of December 3, dozens of Cedarville students packed into the DeVries Theatre to watch the final screening of the semester for The Foreign Film Series. This screening, “Godzilla: Minus One” attracted one of the largest crowds of The Foreign Film Series as audience members laughed, gasped, and cheered together for each twist and turn.
“Godzilla: Minus One” released in ...
The rally to redemption: Greta Blakemore’s testimony
By Maggie Fipps
It was a long road to Greta Blakemore’s senior night at Cedarville University. Growing up, Blakemore’s family moved seven times, from Ohio to Kentucky to Japan to Canada to Mississippi to Lexington. The constant movement formed Blakemore’s character and forged close bonds with her family, bonds which would eventually draw her back to Christ.
“We’ve had to lean on each other so much through so many shifting lives,” Blakemore said. “I feel like I gained ...
‘Our Little Secret’ is a little short on secrets
By Danielle Cherry
A jarring twist takes place in this classic Hallmark-style romance. Avery (Lindsey Lohan) and Logan (Ian Harding) were childhood best friends who later became lovers. But after Avery decides to move away, they never thought they would see each other again. Not until they bump into each other at their respective boyfriend and girlfriend's family home and discover that their significant others are siblings.
The reuniting of the characters was unique to that of ...
A musical film that ‘Spellbound’ me
By Danielle Cherry
Ellian is a princess in a whimsical kingdom, where her life is perfect… almost. The only problem is her parents are monsters. “Spellbound” follows the journey Ellian takes to bring her parents back, traversing uncertainties and a darkness that tries to overtake her.
From the get-go I was drawn in by the animation, almost realistic in style, yet maintaining a sketchy artistic vibe. It teeters on the edge between high-tech animation and a classic flip book. ...
How International Students Celebrate Thanksgiving
By Bella Agnello
While many Cedarville University students traveled home to spend Thanksgiving with their families, some students had to make other plans. For international students living several time zones away from their family, they needed to find a way to celebrate the holiday without them.
Thanksgiving is traditionally an American holiday which remembers the friendship between the pilgrims and the Wampanoag people, and their first successful harvest. However, even without the same ...
MISO holds Continental Christmas party to celebrate culture and unity with the Gospel
By Sam Sofio
On November 23rd, at 7 p.m., as students entered the doors of Steven’s Student Center’s event room, they were welcomed with hot beverages, international snacks, Christmas trees and Christmas music that permeated the room.
Cedarville’s Multicultural International Student Organization (MISO) welcomed students from across campus for a memorable “Continental Christmas” celebration.
MISO is an organization that brings all students together to learn, ...
